Manslaughter Attorney in Corona

Types of Manslaughter

Manslaughter involves the killing of another person but without malice aforethought.  A manslaughter charge can be broken down into involuntary manslaughter and voluntary manslaughter.  The former refers to causing a death by acting in a manner that involves a high risk of bodily harm or death without due caution.  It also includes accidentally causing a death during the commission of an unlawful act.  Voluntary manslaughter refers to killings committed during a sudden quarrel or in the heat of passion. 

Per Penal Code 192(b) PC, a conviction for involuntary manslaughter can result in up to 4 years in prison and a fine of $10,000 amongst other penalties.  Per Penal Code 192(a) PC, voluntary manslaughter is punishable by up to 11 years in prison and a fine of $15,000, along with other consequences.  Either type of manslaughter is a felony which, under California's "3 strikes law" carries much more severe punishment following any other felony convictions.  A third felony conviction automatically results in life in prison.  It is vital you avoid such a criminal record, not to mention the sentences involved with a manslaughter conviction.  A Corona criminal defense lawyer is your most vital ally if you are facing such a charge and should be retained as soon as possible.

Serving Chino, Chino Hills, Norco, El Cerrito, Yorba Linda

Cho, Sheasby, Chung & Ignacio, LLP and the attorneys on our team will do all we can to try to help you avoid conviction.  If you were acting in self-defense or defense of another, then your actions will not legally be held against you.  This applies so long as your reaction was not beyond what was fitting, given the circumstances of the threat.  It can also be a valid defense in situations where you were acting lawfully, to show that no criminal intent was present.  We will thoroughly review your case and develop a strategic defense appropriate to the circumstances and tirelessly pursue your freedom.

Contact a Corona manslaughter attorney if you are in the serious situation of facing a felony manslaughter charge.